East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has condemned moves by Brussels to create a blanket speed limit below 20mph across all residential areas. The local MEP said the proposal was another example of Europe trying to dictate to Britain on issues that should be decided locally. The plan for a blanket 30 kilometre per hour …Continue Reading

East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin has today spoken out against a European Commission plan which she fears will lead to schoolchildren being force-fed pro-Brussels propaganda. The Conservative MEP said the proposals, contained in a report to the European Parliament, could lead to pupils having compulsory lessons in how to be good Europeans and receiving a …Continue Reading

Just weeks after completing a 30 mile Hike for charity, East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin and High Peak MP Andrew Bingham faced a challenge of a different kind last weekend, taking part in a charity abseil in aid of New Mills Volunteer Centre. The abseil was organised by Abseiling Derbyshire, and was held at Millers …Continue Reading

East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has today backed a report by fellow Conservative MEP Marina Yannakoudakis, aiming to create a wave of new female entrepreneurs. Miss McClarkin strongly agrees that unleashing the potential of female entrepreneurship will not only mean greater opportunity for women but could play a big part in reviving the economy. …Continue Reading

East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has this week given her support to the English Rugby Union team in advance of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. The Rugby World Cup starts tomorrow (9th Sept) and runs until the 23rd October, with 20 Nations be competing at 13 venues across New Zealand. England won …Continue Reading